US Stance Vindicated by Iraqi Backdown

The unconditional
acceptance by Iraq of United Nations weapons inspectors
is a vindication of President Bush's strong and determined
stance, ACT Deputy Leader and Foreign Affairs and Defence
spokesman Ken Shirley said today.

"Saddam Hussein's
Iraq has openly flouted UN resolutions for over four
years. It is clear that without President Bush's initiative
the procrastination and open defiance would have
continued.

"The New Zealand Government's failure to
offer moral support to this initiative at the critical
time will not go unnoticed but I now call upon the
Government to make all efforts to repair the diplomatic
damage and fully support the inspections," Mr Shirley
said.

For more information visit ACT online at
http://www.act.org.nz or contact the ACT Parliamentary
Office at act@parliament.govt.nz.

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